חִשְׁקִ֔/י
𐤇𐤔𐤒/𐤉
chêsheq
I longed for
An inclination or strong attraction toward something or someone; affectionate attachment, delight, or desire. The term often denotes a personal and deliberate favor, affection, or longing, especially one that prompts attentive concern and commitment, rather than mere fleeting interest or superficial enjoyment. In some contexts, it describes a deep-seated commitment or preference, not only a momentary pleasure.
Isaiah 21:4 · Word #7
Lexicon H2837
| Lemma | חֵשֶׁק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤔𐤒 |
| Transliteration | chêsheq |
| Strong's | H2837 |
| Definition | An inclination or strong attraction toward something or someone; affectionate attachment, delight, or desire. The term often denotes a personal and deliberate favor, affection, or longing, especially one that prompts attentive concern and commitment, rather than mere fleeting interest or superficial enjoyment. In some contexts, it describes a deep-seated commitment or preference, not only a momentary pleasure. |
Morphology HNcmsc/Sp1cs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | I longed for |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2837-02
my affectionate attachment
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun in construct form with 1cs pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חֵשֶׁק denotes a state of attached desire or affectionate commitment derived from the root meaning "to bind/attach." The 1st person common singular suffix yields "my," producing "my affectionate attachment" as a direct reflection of the construct form with suffix. |
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